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Brandon
Stephens

#21

NYJ Jets

6'1"

215lbs

28y/o

Overall Grade '26

65.5

23rd/72 - CBs

Snap Count '26

56th/117 - CBs

Interceptions '26

6th/72 - CBs

WK 2 MATCHUP

vs GB 9/20, 5:00 PM

Brandon

Stephens

#21

NYJ Jets

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Last updated: 9/20/2026

Brandon Stephens is a cornerback for the New York Jets who earned a 65.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 23rd among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 63.4 ranked 28th among 72 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 69.5 ranked 17th at the position.

He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Stephens broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 57.1 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 2 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 0 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams

Year

New York Jets

2025 - Present

Baltimore Ravens

2021 - 2024

SMU Mustangs

2019 - 2020

UCLA Bruins

2016 - 2018

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

71st/72 CBs

INTERCEPTIONS

6th/72 CBs

TOTAL PRESSURES

11th/72 CBs

RECEPTIONS ALLOWED

43rd/72 CBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Interceptions

Passer Rating Allowed

57.1

Yards per Reception Allowed

Total Pressures

PBUs

Receptions Allowed

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Brandon
Stephens

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